The current state and performance of the transport sector indicates gaps and bottlenecks that need to be addressed to support the government's thrust toward competitiveness and its development goals. What is envisioned is "a safe, secure, efficient, viable, competitive, dependable, integrated, environmentally sustainable, and people-oriented Philippine transportation system" that will focus the sector's development objectives and strategies on resolving identified issues and challenges.
To ensure an integrated and coordinated transport network